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HOLDEN, Maine — Fields Pond Audubon Center presents “Identifying Maine Mushrooms: An Introductory Class on Wild Mushrooms” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, in Holden.Â Marley will help participants move beyond simple exposure to the wonders of wild mushrooms. He will focus on the skills it takes to identify mushrooms and weave in information about medicinal mushrooms, cooking tips (weâ€™ll try some samples in the kitchen), collection basics and ethics, and more. Participants are encouraged to bring in examples for identification. Bring lunch and dress appropriately for a hike in the woods.

The cost is$40 for members and $45 for nonmembers. Advance registration and payment is required by calling 989-2591.